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HuffPost Editor Roy Sekoff Discusses Shameless Tea Party Heckling Of Hough Family On 'The Ed Show' (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 25, 2009 at 23:26:10 in Media
“I've met Libertarians & they all have the "I got mine, $crew you" mentality. When I point out that a majority of them benefit from a single-payer system (the VA) they just get mad & start throwing the patriot card.
The Libertarian platform is just asking to go back to the days where only the rich were educated & the rest of us get treated like serfs.”
The Libertarian platform is just asking to go back to the days where only the rich were educated & the rest of us get treated like serfs.”
HuffPost Editor Roy Sekoff Discusses Shameless Tea Party Heckling Of Hough Family On 'The Ed Show' (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 25, 2009 at 23:09:28 in Media
“I make that point every time I go to the VA hospital.”
HuffPost Editor Roy Sekoff Discusses Shameless Tea Party Heckling Of Hough Family On 'The Ed Show' (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 25, 2009 at 22:57:44 in Media
“So basically it's just asking to go back to how it was during the Feudal Era...”
Christina Lane replied on Nov 25, 2009 at 23:40:01
“Well, if you have no confidence in your intellectual aptitudes, then I cannot help you. You ought to be doing blue collar work if you are not suited to being promoted through higher channels. As it stands, poor students are sentenced to STAY poor unless they are willing to commit crimes. How is this better? And perhaps the "Libertarians" you have met do not properly understand the philosophy. I have been one of the main proponents of the movement, and the leaders of this movement do not feel the way you say these people do. What you describe are the plutocrats who are already in power.”
305Rider replied on Nov 25, 2009 at 23:26:10
“I've met Libertarians & they all have the "I got mine, $crew you" mentality. When I point out that a majority of them benefit from a single-payer system (the VA) they just get mad & start throwing the patriot card.
The Libertarian platform is just asking to go back to the days where only the rich were educated & the rest of us get treated like serfs.”
The Libertarian platform is just asking to go back to the days where only the rich were educated & the rest of us get treated like serfs.”
Christina Lane replied on Nov 25, 2009 at 23:13:41
“There is plenty of detailed information about the Grassroots Libertarian movement on the internet if you are interested. Personally, I think it has merit. It's all about personal freedoms and a smaller, more efficient government serving people who are willing to work hard and play by the rules. Everybody wins.”
HuffPost Editor Roy Sekoff Discusses Shameless Tea Party Heckling Of Hough Family On 'The Ed Show' (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 25, 2009 at 22:15:02 in Media
“Nice!”
SteveDenver replied on Nov 25, 2009 at 23:03:58
“It's like the tea baggers who scream and rail against public health when they receive Veteran's benefits and Medicare.
For some reason they feel entitled and want to withhold health care from masses they perceive as lazy and looking for handouts. It's some weird social punishment program based on faulty facts.
Fact is, it's much cheaper for us to band together and provide preventive care than it is for the tax system to be saddled with open heart surgery costs from someone who can't afford them. If people are paying on-average 36% for insurance and co-pays, wouldn't it be better if they couldn't be denied care for preexisting conditions or dropped because of illness?”
For some reason they feel entitled and want to withhold health care from masses they perceive as lazy and looking for handouts. It's some weird social punishment program based on faulty facts.
Fact is, it's much cheaper for us to band together and provide preventive care than it is for the tax system to be saddled with open heart surgery costs from someone who can't afford them. If people are paying on-average 36% for insurance and co-pays, wouldn't it be better if they couldn't be denied care for preexisting conditions or dropped because of illness?”
"ACORN Facts" Craze Set Off By Poll That Found Most Republicans Think Obama Stole Election
Commented Nov 20, 2009 at 01:47:48 in Politics
“ACORN threw that beer at Ron Artest in the Palace.”
Tea Party Protest Turns Violent (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 18:48:01 in Politics
“About time Ft. Lauderdale stood up!!
Now let's see these te@-baggers try this in Miami.”
Now let's see these te@-baggers try this in Miami.”
tnkeating replied on Nov 17, 2009 at 19:49:52
“we'll let the voting booth speak for us. Peace”
Biased Media, Dirty Tricks and Special Interests Drove Out Republican
Commented Nov 01, 2009 at 01:26:14 in Politics
“Wow, & these guys keep claiming that this is a pure 'grassroots' movement.”
The Government Needs to Take the Reins In Job Creation
Commented Oct 22, 2009 at 00:52:20 in Politics
“Really, then why is FRD regarded as one of the greatest presidents of our country?”
CommunistUtopia replied on Oct 24, 2009 at 23:59:12
“He is not. Only liberals and academics think he was any good. FDR, LBJ, and Jimmy Carter were the worst Presidents of all time. That is true if you like freedom, prosperity, and economic fairness. Otherwise, if you like a tyrannical government then he was an all time great.”
ImmanuelGoldstein replied on Oct 22, 2009 at 06:03:13
“Indeed, those people back in the 30's must have been reeeeeely stupid to re-elect FDR 3 times (more than anyone in history) if they didn't think he was helping the situation.
By the way since when is saying that "WW2 got us out of the depression" and argument against gov't stimulus spending? At the height of the war total government's spending was a whopping 50% of our GDP! That's equivalent of about $6Trillion at present.
Wingnuts spout revisionist history and aren't even smart enough to revise it to support their point!”
By the way since when is saying that "WW2 got us out of the depression" and argument against gov't stimulus spending? At the height of the war total government's spending was a whopping 50% of our GDP! That's equivalent of about $6Trillion at present.
Wingnuts spout revisionist history and aren't even smart enough to revise it to support their point!”
The Government Needs to Take the Reins In Job Creation
Commented Oct 21, 2009 at 21:26:25 in Politics
“Hey, you do realize that the Great Depression started in 1929 when Hervert Hoover was president, right?
Oh wait, that might shatter your reality.
Despite what you believe, FDR did more to get us out of the Great Depression than Hoover, who did nothing.
But keep preaching that revisionist history, it's entertaining.”
Oh wait, that might shatter your reality.
Despite what you believe, FDR did more to get us out of the Great Depression than Hoover, who did nothing.
But keep preaching that revisionist history, it's entertaining.”
CommunistUtopia replied on Oct 21, 2009 at 23:44:29
“With FDR policies the Great Depression lasted all the way through the 1930s. We didn't get out until WWII. FDR was one of the worst Presidents of all time. Oh yeah, now we have Social Security that we are paying for and it is now an unfunded liability in the Trillions.”
Rio in 2016: A Great Consolation Prize for U.S. Hispanics With South American Ties
Commented Oct 02, 2009 at 23:03:19 in Chicago
“You never know, Brazil never puts its best players in the Olympics. Those guys are reserved for the World Cup.”
FreshwaterDrum replied on Oct 08, 2009 at 11:52:15
“True that. But even their third division players would dominate our MLS. Mrs. Drum (from Sao Paulo) always is mildly amused watching Americans play futebol. I can see the "As If" on her face.”
What Happens When the VA Actually Cares About Vets
Commented Sep 26, 2009 at 12:56:13 in Politics
“Now that's what I'm talking about!”
Roy Blunt (R-MO) Tells Racism-Tinged Monkey Joke at DC Conference
Commented Sep 21, 2009 at 13:55:40 in Politics
“Most of them live in good ol' Dixie.”
Close the J-Schools
Commented Jul 15, 2009 at 22:48:42 in Media
“Really now?
Hearsay can only take you so far. You might get two completely different stories about an incident, so how do you know which one is true unless you do the research? Or do you believe everything you hear?”
Hearsay can only take you so far. You might get two completely different stories about an incident, so how do you know which one is true unless you do the research? Or do you believe everything you hear?”
Close the J-Schools
Commented Jul 15, 2009 at 18:38:02 in Media
“Well, I guess I'm an elitist now (wish I knew that when I grew up on food stamps).
Yes, anyone can report a burning building, but if not done correctly the reporting can be sloppy.
Like it or not, there are traits in journalism that not everyone can do.”
Yes, anyone can report a burning building, but if not done correctly the reporting can be sloppy.
Like it or not, there are traits in journalism that not everyone can do.”
samjung23 replied on Jul 15, 2009 at 19:35:47
“"...But if not done correctly, the reporting can be sloppy"?
Hey bud, I can find information out as easily as you can. The difference between an ordinary bystander and a reporter is that the latter is paid to be pushy and care. The former can hang out at the bar and get the same information from people that actually know. In my opinion, asking people on the inside is definitely a lot more accurate than getting the "official word." Most newspapers and TV will NEVER report what actually happened.
There was an incident that happened a few years ago. I'm not going into detail, but I ran into a few of the people that were involved. I learned a lot more about the incident than any of the local newspapers or TV stations did, or cared to report. These were first-hand sources. The reporters did a TERRIBLE job, in my opinion. You guys are not worth what you think you are.”
Hey bud, I can find information out as easily as you can. The difference between an ordinary bystander and a reporter is that the latter is paid to be pushy and care. The former can hang out at the bar and get the same information from people that actually know. In my opinion, asking people on the inside is definitely a lot more accurate than getting the "official word." Most newspapers and TV will NEVER report what actually happened.
There was an incident that happened a few years ago. I'm not going into detail, but I ran into a few of the people that were involved. I learned a lot more about the incident than any of the local newspapers or TV stations did, or cared to report. These were first-hand sources. The reporters did a TERRIBLE job, in my opinion. You guys are not worth what you think you are.”
Sarah Palin Resigning as Alaska's Governor (VIDEO)
Commented Jul 04, 2009 at 11:35:22 in Politics
“Thanks.”
Sarah Palin Resigning as Alaska's Governor (VIDEO)
Commented Jul 04, 2009 at 01:23:48 in Politics
“Nice!”
Sarah Palin Resigning as Alaska's Governor (VIDEO)
Commented Jul 04, 2009 at 01:04:13 in Politics
“We'll have to see. I feel like a BIG shoe will drop soon.”
Sarah Palin Resigning as Alaska's Governor (VIDEO)
Commented Jul 04, 2009 at 00:23:29 in Politics
“Ain't that the truth!”
martinchill replied on Jul 04, 2009 at 00:36:54
“i don't believe they ever planned on winning for a flat minute.”
Sarah Palin Resigning as Alaska's Governor (VIDEO)
Commented Jul 04, 2009 at 00:16:57 in Politics
“That's the current rumor.”
Sarah Palin Resigning as Alaska's Governor (VIDEO)
Commented Jul 03, 2009 at 23:14:10 in Politics
“Can you blame him?
That woman made no sense.”
That woman made no sense.”
Sarah Palin Resigning as Alaska's Governor (VIDEO)
Commented Jul 03, 2009 at 22:57:43 in Politics
“I ain't dancing, I'm sipping on some Hennesy.”
Sarah Palin Resigning as Alaska's Governor (VIDEO)
Commented Jul 03, 2009 at 22:56:24 in Politics
“Don't forget KO, Rachel, & Ed. They would have a field day with this!”
Sarah Palin Resigning as Alaska's Governor (VIDEO)
Commented Jul 03, 2009 at 22:46:42 in Politics
“You're probably right.”
Sarah Palin Resigning as Alaska's Governor (VIDEO)
Commented Jul 03, 2009 at 22:38:25 in Politics
“Somewhere on this Earth, Mark Sanford is saying:
"Thank You G0d!!"”
"Thank You G0d!!"”
Michigan-Woman replied on Jul 03, 2009 at 22:48:24
“Maybe that's the Repubs strategy....each one will do something to distract everyone from the last one's transgressions.
In their convoluted world it makes sense....and it's working!”
In their convoluted world it makes sense....and it's working!”
dandypuddin replied on Jul 03, 2009 at 22:44:07
“And the week before Mark Ensign was saying, Thank you God.”
kasinca replied on Jul 03, 2009 at 22:44:03
“What about that adulterer from NV? Ensign or something like that. He probably thinks he got off scott free.”
Sarah Palin Resigning as Alaska's Governor (VIDEO)
Commented Jul 03, 2009 at 22:24:57 in Politics
“Ahhhh, the GOP Blago.”
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